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    Tune-up Specifications - Synchronization

    I just finished up a power re-build on a 85' Johnson 60 HP. In the tune-up specs it calls for C-4. My manual makes this a bit confusing. There are two lines on my cam, which line am I supposed to center up and how do I go about that? Thanks ahead for the help. Attached is the picture of my...
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    1985 60 HP Evinrude Powerhead Re-build - Thanks guys!

    Just wanted to say thanks for all the help over the past couple weeks. Appreciate all that responded to my multiple threads with different questions. There were countless other threads from the historical search that helped me a great deal as well. What a great forum. Ran it on muff's over...
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    Disconnecting a VRO

    Putting the final touches on an 85' Evinrude 60HP powerhead re-build. I've only had the motor a few years, and the VRO was not hooked up when I bought it. I'm trying figure out how the tubing was connected to the 3 barbs on bottom of it. Unfortunately none of my pre-tear down pictures show me...
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    Water Cover Gasket - Sealant needed?

    Making some progress on my 60 hp Johnson powerhead re-build. Pistons, rods, crank / crank case back together. Getting ready to do the water cover now. The new gasket appears to have something sprayed on it....and it came on a sheet of release film.... Assuming I should put this on dry? Just...
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    New Head Gasket - Sealer?

    Looks like the new gasket already has a sealer on one side... Should sealer be used on either side? (Assuming no, but want to double check) Which side goes up?
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    Connecting Rod / Crank Journal Clean-up

    In final stages of clean-up waiting on parts to re-build 85' 60HP Johnson. Top rod bearing and corresponding crank journal was a little blue (hot)... Manual says to use crocus cloth on an arbor in a drill to clean up rod. Any recommendations on cleaning crank / rod? New bearings are part of...
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    1985 60 HP Evinrude Powerhead Re-build / Compression Check

    Hi Guys: Working on first powerhead re-build (new rings, crank / con rod bearings / gaskets / seals) . Parts coming in early next week. Looking ahead...is it wise to check compression after everything is back together...or run it in first? I don't have a test tank for run-in....the Johnson...
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    Honda 7.5HP Four Stroke - Oil Leak

    Hi Guys: I'm new to the forum. I'm trying to help my brother in-law out with his 1985 7.5HP Honda 4-stroke. He bought this 2 summers ago used from the original owner that took excellent care of the motor and regularly had it professional serviced. Under the cover, the thing looks brand...
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